This is the JConcepts Associated RC8.2e "Finnisher" Illuzion Body. Designed with aspects learned from the Punisher line of bodies, the Finnisher provides an even more aggressive look with included details which remain crucial to performance. The RC8.2e Finnisher body is a drop fit for the popular vehicle and bears a stunning look with its cab treatment, styling and aggressive personality.

With the evolution of race tracks, complicated circuits combining more aggressive jumps and extremely high-speed corners; JConcepts incorporated many features which provide several benefits in the most critical situations. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have a strong and chiseled look, including a recessed area in the rear which allows another option for air-escape.

The chassis side-guard to body fit has been tightened up which helps eliminate large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The area behind the cab has been greatly lowered exposing more of the engine heat-sink allowing more heat-escape. The V-stepped feature which is a highlighted styling cue of the Finnisher buggy bodies has been incorporated toward the rear and allows an additional area that can be trimmed to allow air-flow through the body.

In my setup I'm using a Mamba Monster on top of a Vorza ESC tray with double battery configuration with a HUMONGOUS custom made motor cooler with a 2 inch fan. So you can imagine the cluster I have on the chassis. The ESC sits ridiculously high with double connectors around it and the 2 ich fan on the motor is taller than the rear brace! I had a Pro-Line Bulldog and due to these areas touching and actually forcing the body upwards I had severe clearance issues. I had to not only cut holes on top of the ESC and the motor but also the rear of the sides because the body would touch the rear tires at full droop. Then along came this latest body from Jconcepts. Finally, Jconcepts had the decency of sticking a CLEAR film instead of the usual light blue as in the picture so you can make some toning adjustments without getting paint on bare lexan. And I admit its FFFFFFFFUGLY and thinner than a Bulldog but man oh man what a tight fit! I couldn't believe my eyes when I trimmed and drilled it for a test fit. The fan on the motor still touches the body but the rear sides of the body are nowhere near the rear tires, even at full droop! The ESC does not touch the body and there's even room to spare! To top it off, the sides hug the stone guards so tight that I don't even need to use velcro to eliminate any ballooning effect! The lines at the front are spot on so I didn't need to trim and re trim in order to clear the steering linkage. The antennae hole is also perfectly lined up. This body is PERFECT, period.

1 customer found this review helpful.

Jay Westberg

Verified Owner

Wednesday, Aug 28 2013 (about 3 years ago)

JConcepts Associated RC8.2e "Finnisher" Illuzion Body (Clear)

Fits great under the E-buggy, clears the 4S battery better than the Punisher body. My only complaint is the glue residue left after removing the window masks.